realme 12 Series 5G launches in PH; price, promo revealed

realme 12+ and realme 12 Pro+ 5G are now available in the Philippines. realme also revealed the prices of the smartphones and their early bird promo. Check out more details below.

The realme 12 Series 5G, the latest addition to the brand's Number Series, was unveiled during a live-streamed event on realme Philippines' official Facebook and YouTube pages.

According to realme, the realme 12 Series 5G carries flagship-level cameras from the Number Series, so users can expect that the new smartphone lineup is "equipped with the latest camera technology." This will allow users to "be the portrait master" and "easily capture special moments in one click."

Also see:

realme 12 Pro Plus 5G Hands-on, First Impressions

realme 12 Pro+ 5G Review: Antutu, Gaming, Camera Samples

realme 12 Series 5G Official Price in the Philippines

realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB ROM): PHP 25,999
realme 12+ 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB ROM): PHP 17,999
realme 12+ 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB ROM): PHP 19,999

The realme 12 Pro+ 5G comes in a 12GB+512GB storage variant available in two stunning color options: Submarine Blue and Navigator Beige. Meanwhile, the realme 12+ 5G also comes in two captivating colors, Pioneer Green and Navigator Beige, and has two storage variants: 12GB+256GB and 8GB+256GB.

realme 12 Series 5G Early Bird Promo

Online Offers

Suggested Retail Price (SRP) and Platform Availability
First-selling duration: March 7-15, 2024
Voucher Mechanism

Lazada: can only be redeemed and used once
Shopee: can use Mega Discount Voucher: 30%, 15%, 10% vouchers
TikTok: brand voucher can only be redeemed and used once

Item	SRP	Intro Price	Platform Availability (aside from offline store)
realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB)	PHP 25,999	PHP 21,999	Lazada, Shopee, TikTok
realme 12+ 5G (8GB+256GB)	PHP 17,999	PHP 14,999	Lazada, Shopee, TikTok
realme 12+ 5G (12GB+256GB)	PHP 19,999	PHP 16,599	Shopee exclusive

Offline Offers

Suggested Retail Price (SRP) and Platform Availability
First-selling duration: March 8-17, 2024
Credit Card payments: up to 18 months of installed payment plan with 0% Interest
Home Credit: up to 18 months, 0% interest installment programs

Item	SRP	Freebie while stocks last
realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB)	PHP 25,999	TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer (worth PHP 2,799)
realme 12+ 5G (8GB+256GB)	PHP 17,999	TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker or TechLife Hair Dryer (worth up to PHP 2,399)
realme 12+ 5G (12GB+256GB)	PHP 19,999

Early Bird Offers

The realme 12 Series 5G is now available for purchase on major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. From March 7-15, 2024, customers can avail of huge discounts of up to PHP 4,000 for the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and up to PHP 3,000 off for the realme 12+ 5G.

The realme 12+ 5G (12GB+256GB) will be exclusively available on Shopee's platform for up to PHP 3,400 off during the Super Brand Day sale on March 8, 2024.

realme is also offering a special aftercare service called "realme Care+" to the first 1,000 customers who purchase the realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB) and to an additional 2,000 customers who purchase either storage variant of the realme 12+ 5G. This offer is available across all the e-commerce platforms mentioned above. A total of 3,000 customers are eligible for this special aftercare service for their devices.

The first benefit is a free replacement for a damaged display, which can be redeemed within six months of purchase. This service covers accidental drops, collisions, and extrusions. Additionally, a 6-month extended repair warranty is activated after the default warranty period expires. It covers non-human damage that may occur naturally during the regular use of mobile phones and excludes repairs from these kinds of damages, such as falling, squeezing, or liquid penetration.

Flexible payment options and physical store purchase

Home Credit, realme's Official Installment Partner, offers up to 18-month installment programs with 0 percent interest. Credit card holders can also opt for an installment payment plan of up to 18 months with 0 percent interest.

Meanwhile, offline buyers have a great opportunity to get amazing perks and freebies when purchasing from realme Stores and authorized dealers nationwide. From March 8-17, 2024, customers can take home a TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer worth PHP 2,799.00 absolutely free when they buy the realme 12 Pro+ 5G. Additionally, the realme 12+ 5G comes with either a TechLife High-Speed Hair Dryer or a TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker worth PHP 2,399.00. Please note that these freebies are available only until stocks last.

realme 12 Series 5G - Key Specs and Features

realme has taken a significant leap in the camera department with the integration of Periscope and Sony lenses in their latest realme 12 Series 5G.

realme 12+ and realme 12 Pro+ 5G are now available in the Philippines

realme has developed two primary camera systems for each of its devices. The realme 12 Pro+ 5G is equipped with a 64-megapixel Periscope Portrait Camera, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890, and an 8-megapixel 112° Wide Angle. Meanwhile, the realme 12+ 5G packs a 50-megapixel Sony LYT600 OIS Portrait Camera, an 8-megapixel 112° Wide Angle, and a 2-megapixel Macro.

These advanced camera systems are designed to help users effortlessly capture stunning photos that are on par with those taken by professional photographers and cinematographers. With the realme 12 Series 5G, users can capture any moment in life with ease.

The realme 12 Series 5G devices are truly a sight to behold, thanks to their impeccable craftsmanship, which takes inspiration from the elegant designs of luxury watches. This stunning new look is the result of a collaboration with the renowned watch designer Ollivier Savéo.

Both the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and realme 12+ 5G come decorated with premium vegan leather, a 3D Jubilee bracelet (the strip in the middle), and a polished sunburst dial. However, the realme 12 Pro+ 5G takes it up a notch with a golden fluted bezel that surrounds its camera, whereas the realme 12+ 5G has sleek, polished PVD edges.